Alliance Will Allow Homeowners to Benefit from Solar Power Cost Savings

Real Goods Solar, Inc, a nationwide leader of turnkey solar energy solutions for residential, commercial, and utility customers, today announced a partnership with the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds and Fresno Pacific Athletics.

Fresno Pacific Sunbirds. As part of the alliance, homeowners in Fresno, Calif., can take advantage of free site evaluations from Real Goods Solar. For each system installed as a result of the evaluations, Real Goods Solar will make a donation to the university to support student scholarships and the athletic department’s overall operations.

“We have a long history of supporting the solar needs of Central California homeowners and we’re honored to partner with Fresno Pacific University to support its athletes and the community,” said Real Goods Solar Vice President of Sales, Troy Pittock.

By participating in this alliance, homeowners will benefit from the cost savings associated with solar technology and make a positive environmental impact, while supporting the university’s scholarship program.

Fresno Pacific University believes that the total student-athlete experience should provide opportunities for growth and excellence beyond the competitive arena of collegiate sport. Alliances like the one with Real Goods Solar prove that the university is committed to community service and engagement, leading to increased leadership and character development for all of its students and athletes.

Real Goods Solar, Inc. (RSOL) is one of the nation’s pioneering solar energy companies serving commercial, residential, and utility customers. Beginning with one of the very first photovoltaic panels sold to the public in the U.S. in 1978, the company has installed more than 15,000 solar power systems representing well over 100 megawatts of 100% clean renewable energy. Real Goods Solar makes it very convenient for customers to save on their energy bill by providing a comprehensive solar solution, from design, financing, permitting and installation to ongoing monitoring, maintenance and support. As one of the nation’s largest and most experienced solar power players, the company has 15 offices across the West and the Northeast. It services the commercial and utility markets through its RGS Energy division. For more information, visit RealGoodsSolar.com or RGSEnergy.com, on Facebook at http://facebook.com/realgoodssolar and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/realgoodssolar.

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